Synopsis

Newlyweds Helen and Jackson Baring move to Jackson's family's thoroughbred ranch while Helen is pregnant. Jackson's mother, Martha, initially appears welcoming but soon becomes possessive and hostile toward her daughter-in-law. As Martha's manipulation escalates and Helen's safety is threatened, the young couple must confront a deeply disturbed woman determined to reclaim control over her son and his new family.

Factoids & Trivia

• Although Hush was released in the United States on March 6, 1998, production had been completed in 1996.

• Negative reactions during test screenings led to additional filming before the movie reached theaters.

• The theatrical trailer contains several shots and moments that do not appear in the finished film.

• The movie was made for an estimated $21 million and earned approximately $13.6 million worldwide.

• The opening song, "Hush Little Baby Don't You Cry," is incorporated into Christopher Young's score through variations heard throughout the film.

• Intrada issued a limited-edition album of Young's score in 2012, more than a decade after the movie's theatrical release.